Browse topic: (Science.gov home) > Environment & Environmental Quality > Wastes (Solid or concentrated) > Animal Waste
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Animal Feeding Operations - NPDES program regulates the discharge of pollutants from point sources to waters of the United States. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs) are point sources, as defined by the CWA [Section 502(14)]. To be considered a CAFO, a facility must first be defined as an Animal Feeding Operation (AFO). [Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), NPDES]
Animal Waste Management - This web site includes information and software to assist in managing animal waste. [Department of Agriculture (USDA), Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Water Quality & Quantity]
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Conservation and Environmental Policy Briefing Room (ERS) - This briefing room includes information and economic research on the efficiency, effectiveness and equity of policies and programs directed toward improving the environmental performance of the agricultural sector. [Department of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS)]
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Manure Management - Key Topic (ERS) - Provides the customer with ERS expert analysis of the extent of manure problems, their economic and environmental implications, and the economics of management practices. [Department of Agriculture (USDA), Economic Research Service (ERS)]
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